(SFU)

We learned about natural assets and how to incorporate asset management into our work. We applied our learning to community resilience. I took this course to see how it might relate to my work in Community Planning.

(SFU/City of North Vancouver)

We learned about rain gardens, roof gardens, and other ways to mitigate urban heat island while managing water. This informed some research I did for the City of Vancouver’s Sustainability Group.

Self-directed Study (UBC)

I investigated song in the yellow warbler to test for variation between subspecies. I worked with supervisor Darren Irwin to complete this quantitative research project. 

Field Course in Iceland (UBC)

A mixture of lectures and place-based (outdoor) lessons covering basic sustainability theory, clean energy systems, geology, ecology and forestry. My research was on the sustainability of tourism.

Bamfield Marine Science Centre

Learning-in-action around quantitative data collection and analysis, various field research techniques, and career development skills. We spent most of the time in or on the water.

Life Sciences (Singapore)

I was able to conduct field research in very new spaces. Living away from home, meeting people from many backgrounds, and the ability to travel to other countries was in itself a great learning experience.